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What is Coventry Diocesan Cursillo? It is a member of The British Anglican Cursillo Council, which in turn is part of a worldwide organisation, originating in Majorca. Cursillo (pronounced kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning a short course, providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share God's love with everyone. In this Diocese these weekend courses (or Cursillos) are held at Offa House, (Offa House web site in Links), and run in early May and early November, from either Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday. During these days we live together, listening to talks given by people both lay and ordained, on many subjects concerning our Christian life. The whole course,both before and during, is covered by constant prayer by many people both on and off site. We also provide our own entertainment, and of course the food at Offa house is well known for its excellence. The weekend is not an end itself, but leads us into the Fourth Day, the rest of our lives, where we support and encourage each other in working for our Lord in our respective churches and environment. We have regular group meetings (Ultreya) in various churches throughout the Diocese where we share fellowship, and discuss our progress. It is not a requirement for people to be a member to attend these meetings, Coventry Diocesan Cursillo is fully supported by our Diocese Bishop's. |